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Krypton F
Rev.1.0
9.0 Maintenance and Care continued
Hygiene measures when being re-used:
Prior to the wheelchair being re-used, it must be carefully
prepared.
WARNING!
All surfaces which come into contact with the user must
be treated with a disinfection spray.
To do this, you must use a disinfectant from the DGHM
list, e.g. Antifect Liquid (Schülke & Mayr) for rapid
disinfection for medical products and medical devices,
which must be disinfected quickly.
Please pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions of
the disinfectant you are using.
In general, a complete disinfection cannot be guaranteed
on seams. We therefore recommend that you dispose of
seat and back slings to avoid microbacterial
contamination with active agents according to § 6
infection protection law.
10.0 Trouble shooting
Wheelchair pulls to one side
• Check tyre pressure
•Check to make sure wheel turns easily (bearings, axle)
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper
contact with the ground.
Castors begin to wobble
• Check the castor angle
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if
necessary (see the section on torque)
• Check to make sure both castors are making proper
contact with the ground.
Wheelchair squeaks and rattles
• Check to make sure all bolts are secure; tighten if
necessary (see the section on torque)
• Apply small amount of lubrication to spots where
movable parts come into contact with one another
Wheelchair begins to wobble
• Check angle at which castors are set
• Check tyre pressure
• Check to see if rear wheels are adjusted differently.
11.0 Disposal / Recycling of Materials
NOTE:
If the wheelchair has been made available to you
as part of a charity or medical loans scheme, then it may
not belong to you. If it is no longer required, then follow
the instructions to return it as given by the organisation
that made the wheelchair available to you.
In the following section, there is a description of the
materials used on the wheelchair, in view of the disposal
or recycling of the wheelchair and its packaging.
There may also be special local regulations in force with
regard to disposal or recycling, these must be taken into
account when disposing of your wheelchair. (This can
include the cleaning or decontamination of the wheelchair
prior to disposal).
Aluminium:
Castor forks, wheels, sideguards for the
chassis, armrest frame, footrest, push handles
Carbon fibre:
Frame tubes, axles, axle brackets, back
tubes.
Steel:
Fixing points, quick-release axle.
Plastic:
Handles, tube stoppers, castors, footplates,
armpads and tyres.
Packaging:
Plastic bags made of soft polyethylene,
cardboard.
Upholstery:
Polyester fabric with PVC coating and
highly-flammable foam.
Disposal or recycling should be done through a licensed
agent or authorised place of disposal. Please contact
your local waste disposal company for details relating to
the disposal of carbon fibre components. Alternatively
your wheelchair may be returned to your dealer for
disposal.
